Slow Cooker Creamy Tuscan Chicken: Indulgent Comfort Food Delight
A rich and creamy slow cooker dish that combines tender chicken with vibrant Tuscan flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours
- Total Time: 7 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, combine heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, garlic, onion, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Mix well.
- Pour the mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours.
- In the last 30 minutes of cooking, stir in the baby spinach.
- Once done, shred the chicken and stir it back into the sauce.
- Serve hot over pasta or rice.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the sauce overnight before cooking.
- Adjust the level of red pepper flakes based on your spice preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker, Creamy, Tuscan, Chicken